Morocco
Olive oil in Morocco: fraud alert!
Fraudulent practices are multiplying in some Moroccan oil mills, raising the concern of consumers and authorities. Deputy Jamal Diouani is sounding the alarm and questioning the Minister of Agriculture.
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Olive oil
Morocco
Moroccan Olive Oil Prices Surge as Drought Slashes Production
The Moroccan olive oil sector is going through a very difficult period. According to the Minister of Agriculture, Ahmed El Bouari, olive production for this year should only reach 950,000 tons, a decrease of 11% compared to the previous year and 40% compared to a year considered normal.
Morocco
Moroccan Olive Oil Prices Expected to Drop, Industry Expert Says
A professional has denied reports that olive oil prices on Moroccan markets have reached 140 or 150 dirhams. He also assured that prices will soon drop.
Morocco
Morocco Eases Import Taxes on Meat and Olive Oil to Combat Rising Food Prices
In Morocco, the 2025 Finance Bill (PLF) provides for tax exemptions on the import of certain animals and food products. The objective is to ensure the availability of mass consumption products and cope with the rise in prices.
Morocco
Morocco's Olive Oil Prices Soar as Production Plummets Amid Heat Wave
In Morocco, inflation continues to affect olive oil due to the drop in production. Harvests are far from meeting the needs of Moroccans.
Morocco
Moroccan Olive Oil Prices Surge to Record Highs as Harvest Approaches
The olive season has not yet started in Morocco, but the price of the fruit is already soaring, and consequently that of olive oil.
Morocco
Morocco Turns to Spanish Olive Oil Imports Amid Drought-Induced Shortage
Morocco would have started importing olive oil from Spain to make up for its deficit and cope with the rise in prices of this highly prized product by Moroccans.
Morocco
Severe Drought Drives 50% Surge in Moroccan Olive Oil Prices, Impacting Families
The price of olive oil in Morocco has recorded record increases (up 32.9% on average over one year) due to the persistent drought that has been hitting the kingdom for a few years. This highly prized product seems to be becoming inaccessible for low-income Moroccan families.
Spain
Moroccan Resident Challenges Border Seizure of Olive Oil in Melilla
A Moroccan residing in Melilla is contesting the seizure of 11.2 liters of olive oil during his crossing at the Beni-Enzar border. He believes he was the victim of an abuse of power by the authorities.
Morocco
Morocco Turns to Olive Oil Imports as Drought Slashes Production, Drives Up Prices
The government of Aziz Akhannouch has finally found a solution to overcome the drop in local olive oil production due to the drought, which has severely affected the country’s agricultural harvests and caused a surge in the price of the product.
Morocco
Moroccan Police Uncover Major Olive Oil Adulteration Scheme in Taounate
The Kariat Ba Mohamed police, in the province of Taounate, seized a cargo vehicle loaded with a large quantity of adulterated olive oil and arrested a suspect.
Morocco
Morocco's Olive Oil Exports Surge as Domestic Prices Soar
Paradox in Morocco. While olive oil is becoming increasingly inaccessible to Moroccans due to its high price, exports of this highly prized product have risen in the first six months of the current year.